B&N at Union Square has a large Criterion section, but they didn't have a title I wanted--MISHIMA, so I called the Fifth Ave. store (46th St.) and they had that title and the other priority on my list, so I went there instead, even though they have a smaller Criterion section. I wound up buying six items (3 DVDs and 3 multi-disc sets) containing nine films and a bunch of extras, including at 2&1/2 hour docu. on Mizoguchi. Total: $122 and change.

B&N at Union Square has a large Criterion section, but they didn't have a title I wanted--MISHIMA, so I called the Fifth Ave. store (46th St.) and they had that title and the other priority on my list, so I went there instead, even though they have a smaller Criterion section. I wound up buying six items (3 DVDs and 3 multi-disc sets) containing nine films and a bunch of extras, including a 2&1/2 hour docu. on Mizoguchi. Total: $122 and change.

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So what else did I get besides MISHIMA? Glad you asked. I got: BALLAD OF NARAYAMA, UGETSU, PICKPOCKET, YUKIO MISHIMA'S PATRIOTISM, and the four-film set, WHEN HORROR CAME TO SHOCHIKU.

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So we've moved over to this thread now. You guys gotta tell me when the party moves!I did my big hit on day 1, the 9thgot 3 big DVD box sets, Shoah, Marketa Lazarova and Life of Oharu on blu and 3 other DVDs for around $200 all in.I'm planning to hit each week with the new releases and keep closing my criterion gaps. Only 41 more items to buy before I have all spines